Another one. Harlequin Mojave?

[AlleleAllureReptiles]

We have the opportunity to purchase this pretty girl. We think that her contrast is pretty . So...I want your opinions. Rate her on a 1-10 scale, please, with 1 being butt ugly and 10 being SUPER AWESOME. I'm not very well-versed in the harlequin mutation...so that's why I'm asking for opinions. I only want quality in my collection.




These pictures are from the breeder and he gets full credit.





~CRR

[AlleleAllureReptiles]

Also if it makes a difference it's an Amir Line Harlequin.

~CRR

[Slim]

She is a beautiful Ball Python, but I'm not familiar enough with the Harlequin gene to give you a useful opinion. Still, I think she's clean and very pretty.

[AlleleAllureReptiles]

Thanks! Any more people know the gene who can rate this girl? Thanks!

~CRR

[Bluebonnet Herp]

Knowing whether a mojave is a harlequin or not is about as possible as telling whether a tomato is red or scarlet. I'm not sure if it's even possible to tell the difference between a harlequin mojave and a typical mojave, since harlequins themselves are like normals with a mojave-like pattern. On top of that, harlequins still have no defined form of inheritance. WOB labels them as a Dominant mutation but I hear other people saying it isn't as predictable as that, with theories such as it being polygenic, not to mention it isn't compatible with some morphs. In my opinion, harlequins are more like a 'phase' as opposed to a single gene morph.
I will tell you one thing, harlequins are most notable for a reduced pattern and a decent ventral stripe, comparable to Borneo STP's that are bred for their stripes. That being said, my beautiful normal harlequin girl has a much longer, unbroken stripe and hell of a lot less alien heads than the girl you posted. I'd honestly say you should treat her and pay for her only as if she were a mojave and not jump on the conclusion she is a harlequin.

[AlleleAllureReptiles]

Knowing whether a mojave is a harlequin or not is about as possible as telling whether a tomato is red or scarlet. I'm not sure if it's even possible to tell the difference between a harlequin mojave and a typical mojave, since harlequins themselves are like normals with a mojave-like pattern. On top of that, harlequins still have no defined form of inheritance. WOB labels them as a Dominant mutation but I hear other people saying it isn't as predictable as that, with theories such as it being polygenic, not to mention it isn't compatible with some morphs. In my opinion, harlequins are more like a 'phase' as opposed to a single gene morph.
I will tell you one thing, harlequins are most notable for a reduced pattern and a decent ventral stripe, comparable to Borneo STP's that are bred for their stripes. That being said, my beautiful normal harlequin girl has a much longer, unbroken stripe and hell of a lot less alien heads than the girl you posted. I'd honestly say you should treat her and pay for her only as if she were a mojave and not jump on the conclusion she is a harlequin.

I did not jump on any conclusions that is what she is marked as by a reputable breeder. Thanks for the info on the gene though.

~CRR

[Javier Del Valle]

This is my Harlequin Mojave Girl

[Blue Apple Herps]

Honestly, it just looks like a regular mojave to me. I wouldn't pay more for the "harlequin" aspect of it. But that's just me.

You really should only worry about what you think of her. If you absolutely lover her then go for it!!

[AlexisFitzy]

I personally love her! Whether she's a harley or not, I think she would be a beautiful addition to your collection. But if you really want to get into the harlequin gene I can't say for sure if she is or not since I'm not well verse in it at all. But on a scale from 1-10 I'd give her a solid 8! She's gorgeous to me. hope this is helpful.


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